Pimpama at a glance
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
24.6k
Median age 29
The brief
What to know about Pimpama.
The postcode for Pimpama is 4209 (QLD).
Pimpama (4209) sits in the Gold Coast region of Queensland.
Pimpama has roughly 24,601 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Pimpama scores 18/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pimpama's population at 24,601, with a median age of 29. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (41% own, 57% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
24,601
Median age
29
Family households
84%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$690/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$680/wk
Owner occupied
41%
Renter occupied
57%
At a deeper level
24,601
Median age: 29
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Gold Coast City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
82,921
total offences in 2026 across the Gold Coast City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
18
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Pimpama.
Local schools for Pimpama
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Government School Catchment
Gainsborough State School
Pimpama State Secondary College
Pimpama State Primary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Pimpama.
- What is the Pimpama postcode?
- Pimpama is in the 4209 postcode, in QLD, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- Where is Pimpama?
- Pimpama is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4209, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Pimpama?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $690, for units it's $680.
- What schools are in Pimpama?
- There are 20 schools serving Pimpama on this page, including Gainsborough State School, Pimpama State Secondary College, Pimpama State Primary College.
- How walkable is Pimpama?
- Pimpama has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Pimpama?
- Pimpama is close to Canowindra, Willow Vale, Coomera, Norwell, Santa Barbara.
- What is the population of Pimpama?
- The population of Pimpama is approximately 24,601 (2021 Census). The median age is 29.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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